Course Description
Philosophical readings and discussion of such current topics as abortion, euthanasia, capital punishment, censorship, sexual morality, affirmative action and preferential hiring, environmental ethics, population control, and the morality of war.
Syllabus
Student Learning Outcomes, Goals, Objectives:
Students successfully completing this course will be able to:
MAC Category and SLOs
- Critically analyze claims, arguments, artifacts, or information.
- Construct coherent, evidence-based arguments.
Course Specific SLOs
- Demonstrate understanding of conditions for the emergence of a particular contemporary moral problem.
- Demonstrate understanding of gaps between philosophical conclusions and their material realizations.
Course Grading Information:
| Activity/Performance Measure | Percentage/Points |
|---|---|
| Discussion Boards | 6 (5 points each) | 30% |
| Paper | 2 (30 points each) | 60% |
| Cumulative Quiz | 1 | 10% |
| Attendance | 0 points |
Grading Scale
| Percentage | Letter Grade |
|---|---|
| 92% and above | A |
| 90 - 92% | A- |
| 88 - 89% | B+ |
| 82 - 87% | B |
| 80 – 81% | B- |
| 78 – 79% | C+ |
| 72 – 77% | C |
| 70 -71% | C- |
| 68 – 69% | D+ |
| 62 – 67% | D |
| 60 - 61% | D- |
| < 60% | F |
Attendance/Participation:
Students are required to complete all course materials. Missing assignments receive a 0. Written assignments, with response to a peer, must include the peer-response in order to receive credit. Assignments must be submitted on time, excepting illness, death, or other extraordinary circumstances. Extra credit in this course is in the form of attendance. Missing no more than 2 classes confers 5 extra points to a student’s grade.
Course Materials Purchased by the Students:
There are no course materials required for purchase.
Scholarly Perspectives
This course engages diverse scholarly perspectives to develop critical thinking, analysis, and debate and inclusion of a reading does not imply endorsement.